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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.13, 30,995.92 and 5,081.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.13, 30,995.92 and 5,081.89 is: 7,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.13 : 30,995.92 = 5,081.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.13/30,995.92 = 5,081.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.13x = 30,995.92 × 5,081.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.13x = 157,517,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,517,855.89/20,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.77

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